Kendall Turner was in such a zone on Thursday afternoon that she didn’t realize how well she was playing. After surviving her semifinal showdown at the 97th Virginia State Golf Association Women’s Amateur Championship at Meadowbrook Country Club, she went on a birdie blitz in the final match against stroke-play medalist Danielle Suh.
By the time she made the turn, she had made six birdies (some conceded) and held a 5-up lead, essentially sucking the drama out of the back nine. When both players made par on No. 14, Turner secured a 5-and-4 win for her first VSGA championship.
“I honestly didn’t think about it much,” Turner said after the match. “I didn’t really realize how many birdies I made until you said something.”
Kendall Turner reacts to a missed birdie putt on 12
Kendall Turner
Amber Mackiewicz
Kendall Turner eyes her putting line on 13
Kendall Turner reacts to a missed birdie putt on 13
Amber Mackiewicz reacts to a missed birdie putt on 13
The scene on 14 during the semifinals at Meadowbrook
Danielle Suh
Vynie Chen
Vynie Chen chips to 15 green
Danielle Suh chips to 15 green
Roomates at High Point, competitors at Meadowbrook, Danielle Suh and Vynie Chen hug after Suh's semifinal win.
Guarding the 8th green at Meadowbrook
Danielle Suh chips to 9 green in the final match
Kendall Turner was this close to chipping in for birdie on 13 in the final match.
Danielle Suh and Kendall Turner hug after the conclusion of the final match.
Kendall Turner, winner of the 97th VSGA Women's Amateur Championship
